Sunday, Sept. 9 in Russia was marked by three large political events: the Moscow mayoral election, regional elections, and opposition rallies across the country. The day ended with a sky-high victory for Moscow mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the worst results for the ruling United Russia party since 2007, and a harsh police crackdown on protestors.
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A woman walks with a ballot in her hand at a polling station in Moscow on Sept. 9 during regional elections.
